10-day “Balkans Adventure”

Kovachevitsa day tour

At Kovachevitsa with Adriana

This 10-day tour of the Balkans is enough to explore historic cities, mountains, lakes, rivers, beautiful coastlines, rolling fields and hidden places.

Have you dreamed of boating across great lakes? Have you pictured climbing up to view medieval monasteries? Do you want an in-depth history of Serbia’s incredible past from a fully licensed local guide? How about a thrilling drive along Kosovo’s mountain roads?

Whatever parts of the Balkans call out to you, a 10-day trip is enough for a true adventure. Let us know what you have in mind and we can tailor your tour itinerary to meet your needs – and your imagination…

 

10 Day 5 Countries Balkan Tour Itinerary

SERBIA – ROMANIA – BULGARIA – KOSOVO – MACEDONIA

Day 1: Belgrade, Serbia

→ City tour of Belgrade
Visit the Belgrade fortress “Kalemegdan” (Enduring fortress built in 535 BCE) with a view to Sava and Danube rivers; The Pobednik Monument (Monument inside the Belgrade fortress); Church of the Holy Mother of God / Crkva Ruzica (Serbian Orthodox church located inside the Belgrade fortress); The “Knez Mihaylova” pedestrian street; t. Sava cathedralS (The biggest Orthodox cathedral in the Balkans ); The House of Flowers (Josip Broz Tito mausoleum); History museum of Yugoslavia; The Republic square, The National Assembly, The bombed buildings,
During your free time you can take a walk around the Belgrade waterfront or enter some of the museums in Belgrade: Nikola Tesla Museum; The History museum of Serbia; etc.Overnight in Belgrade

Visit belgrade

Day 2: Novi Sad, Serbia

→ Transfer to Novi Sad
Visit the old town and the Petrovadian fortress→ Transfer to Timisoara, Romania
Free time in TimisoaraOvernight in Timisoara

Novi Sad

Day 3: Sibiu and Sighisoara

→ Transfer to Sibiu→ City tour and free time
Visit the Consul tower of Sibiu, the Large Square, the bridge of Lies, Sibiu Lutheran Cathedral;→ Transfer to Sighisoara→ City tour and free time
Visit the Sighisoara Citadel, The Clock tower, Vlad Dracul HouseOvernight in Sighisoara
Tour in Sibiu

Day 4: Bran and Sinaia castles, Brasov, Romania

→ Transfer to Sinaia area
Visit the Peles castle and Dracula’s castle (Bran castle)→ Transfer to Brasov
Free time in BrasovOvernight in Brasov
Brasov

Day 5: Bucharest, Romania

→ Transfer to Bucharest, Romania→ City tour and free time
Visit the Palace of Parliament, Old town, Piata Victoriei, Cec Palace, unirii Square, Revolution square, National Museum of Romanian history, Constitution square, Lui Carol monument, Palace of justice.Overnight in Bucharest
Bucharest

Day 6: Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria

→ Transfer to Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria
Visit the Tsarevets fortress and the craft streetOvernight in Veliko Tarnovo

Day 7: Sofia, Bulgaria

→ Transfer to Sofia, Bulgaria→ Walking city tour of Sofia
Visit the Historical center of Sofia and the most interesting sights in the area. Visit the St. Nedelya square; Nedelya church; St Sofia Monument; St. Petka Church; The old Serdika Ruins; The mineral springs; The council of ministers; The Rotunda “Saint George”; The Presidency; The mosque “Banya Bashi”; The National archaeology museum (not going inside); The National Bank of Bulgaria; Knyaz Alexander Battenberg Square; The King’s palace; The Russian church; St. Sofia Church; The National Theater; The Monument of the “unknown soldier”; The Alexander Nevski Memorial Church; The city garden; The museum of Sofia.Overnight in Sofia
Sofia

Day 8: Rila monastery and Skopje

→ Transfer to the Rila monastery
Explore the biggest monastery complex on Balkans→ Transfer to Skopje, Macedonia (3-4 hours)→ Walking city tour (1.5 – 2 hours ) and free time in the afternoon
Visit the Old muslim quarter, the Stone bridge, the Macedonia square, the Memorial house of Mother Teresa, the “Warrior on a horse” monument, the “Mustafa Pasha” mosque, the Skopje art bridge, the “Daut Pasha” Hamam, the “Mothers of Macedonia” fontain, The Divers statue, Kapan Han, the King Samuil monument, the Archeological museum building Overnight in Skopje
Rila Monastery

Day 9: Prizren, Kosovo

→ Day tour to Kosovo
Depart from Skopje after breakfast→ Transfer to Prizren via the mountain road
Visit the city center; Our Lady of Ljeviš Church (14th-century Serbian Orthodox church); Sinan Pasha Mosque (17th Century mosque)→ Transfer back to SkopjeOvernight in Skopje
Prizren

Day 10: Ohrid, Macedonia

→ Transfer to Ohrid, Macedonia→ Walking Ohrid City tour in the morning
Visit the Ohrid lake, the Monument of St. Naum of Ohrid, the Monument of St Kliment Ohridski, Catcher of a cross monument, the Church of St Sofia, “St Kiril and Metodius” monument, the Ancient theatre of Ohrid; the St John at Kaneo church.→ Boat ride or transfer to St. Naum MonasteryOvernight in Ohrid, MacedoniaEnd of the tour
Ohrid

What your 10-day Balkan tour price includes

  • Your fully licensed guide, who’ll be on hand to teach as well as translate
  • A unique experience – you can add destinations, cut stops, whatever you want to create your perfect Balkans trip
  • Have one of our advisors talent-spot the best places to stay in every city
  • Enjoy private tours for four people – or even for up to 50 people!
  • Know you’ll be comfortable every step of the way – there’s plenty of room and air conditioning

Chat with us about your trip plans

Send us a quick email or fill in our booking form to give us all the details of your dream Balkans trip. You’re free to edit any details of the tour you want. Have us pick you up from the airport if you need us to!

Once we know the details, we can send you a detailed and fully costed quote. There’s no commitment, cost or obligation.

Let us know what you want from your unique Balkans adventure today!

Please contact me directly with your requirements and you will receive a free, non obligatory price estimate by email.
  • INQUIRY

    Send me your requirements

  • »
  • PLANNING

    We adjust dates and places

  • »
  • QUOTE

    I create your custom tour

  • »
  • BOOKING

    We confirm the booking.

    RECEIVE A PRICE ESTIMATE

    We will send you a price estimate the same day

    Please prove you are human by selecting the Cup.

    ======== начало правой боковой панели ======

    Benefits

    Private tour! No other tourists!
    Friendly local tour guide
    Starting point and time at your convenience
    Breaks and photo stops at your convenience
    Pay cash at the end of the tour

    Includes

    •  Licensed local tour guide
    • Entrance for the museums (upon request)

    Excludes

    • Food and drinks
    • Tips and gratuities
    • Personal expenses

    Good to Know

    Wear comfortable clothes and shoes is recommended
    Don’t forget your camera